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Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff

Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly ...

NBC News - 2d

Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy

“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.

MarketWatch - 7h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep Catcher Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position with few difference-makers

There are a number of capable contributors here, but only one or two high-end options

CBS Sports - 2d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Breakouts 2.0 for Scott White adds Masyn Winn, Gavin Williams to the mix

A couple of infielders and several high-upside hurlers make the cut for Version 2.0

CBS Sports - 1d

Celtics-Lakers draws 4.6M viewers, largest NBA audience for non-Christmas regular-season game in seven years

The previous high for a non-Christmas Day game was Celtics-Cavaliers in February 2018.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

I’m 73 and own two rental properties in Florida. When is the best time to sell?

“Those costs can’t possibly be passed on to the tenants, as they are impossibly high.”

MarketWatch - 12h

Bengals still plan to make Ja'Marr Chase highest-paid non-QB, set big asking price for Tee Higgins, per report

Cincy also reportedly has a high asking price for Trey Hendrickson

CBS Sports - 2h

Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.

NBC News - 4d

Duke women capture first ACC title since 2013

No. 11 Duke rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 7 N.C. State 76-62 on Sunday for their first ACC title since 2013.

ESPN - 3d

European stocks have crushed the U.S. — now a big bank is shifting its view

The year has started with a big rally for European stocks as the U.S. market struggles to remain above water. Now, HSBC strategists are changing their tune.

MarketWatch - 2d

Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.

NBC News - 1d

Cavs win 15th straight for 2nd time this season

The NBA-leading Cavaliers rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to beat the Nets and match the longest winning streak in franchise history.

ESPN - 20h

Lightening Up

Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.

The New York Times - 4d

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are 'severe,' surgery would be season-ending if needed

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to begin the season on the IL due to elbow injuries, but could be out a significant amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Israel strikes Gaza ahead of new talks on ceasefire with Hamas

The air strike comes just before talks on the future of the truce are set to begin again this week.

CBS News - 3d

Liverpool sign Adidas kit deal for next season

Liverpool have announced a multi-year kit deal with Adidas that will begin next season, replacing existing manufacturer Nike.

ESPN - 2d

NL East season preview: Can the Braves bounce back? What should we expect from Juan Soto’s first year with the Mets?

With Opening Day 2025 just around the corner, we begin our MLB division previews with a look at the National League East.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump says he's doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

President Trump said that he will impose even higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports beginning on Wednesday.

CBS News - 1d

Ontario's Ford suspends U.S. electric surcharge after Lutnick agrees to trade talks

President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada beginning April 2.

CNBC - 1d

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 10h

Dubois in talks over Usyk title fight

Daniel Dubois begins talks with rival heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk over a rematch.

BBC News - 8h

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

BBC News - 18m

Why 49ers reportedly decided to release key run-blocker Juszczyk

The writing was on the wall for the San Francisco 49ers' reported decision to release veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double

LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

WATCH: Golden retriever takes 'retriever' identity very seriously

Brooks the golden retriever loves collecting sticks and is determined to carry a massive stick home through the streets of Charleston, South Carolina.

ABC News - 6d

Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

ABC News - 4d

North Dakota's Treysen Eaglestaff posts NCAA D-I season-high 51 points in upset win over South Dakota State

Eaglestaff is the fifth player in Summit League history with a 50-point game and it was the fourth in school history.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Juan Hamilton, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Companion and Contested Heir, Dies at 79

As a young potter, he turned up on the doorstep of an octogenarian master of modern painting. They grew so close it became a scandal.

The New York Times - 4d

What to do while waiting for stock market-minded Trump to say enough is enough

Don't close your eyes. Just keep looking. Maybe the cavalry is on the horizon, it's just the rhetorical smoke that's blocking it.

CNBC - 3d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokić: Who's the MVP?

The race for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award is awfully close. Let's break down the case for each candidate.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Watch: Man Utd release images of new stadium

Look at plans for Manchester United's new stadium as they aim to build an "iconic" new 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - 1d

3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now

Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.

CBS News - 1d

PwC cuts record number of UK partners and halts tech apprenticeship scheme

Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partner

Financial Times - 19h

Ronaldo quits Brazil federation presidency race

Brazil legend Ronaldo pulls out of the the race to be president of the country's football association after finding "closed doors" to his candidacy .

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Rory McIlroy shares hope for Tiger Woods' recovery from Achilles injury: 'It sucks ... doesn't have much luck'

Woods and McIlroy have become close off the course, but after Tiger's injury, it's unlikely they play together again until 2026

CBS Sports - 7h

A Tariff Tantrum: the Upheaval from Trump’s Trade Policies

Corporate chiefs see “chaos,” and investors see red as the effect of President Trump’s shifting trade policy begins to weigh on board rooms and trading rooms.

The New York Times - 5d

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - 4d

US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand

Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 2d

Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others

Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.

NBC News - 2d

Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow

For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.

The Hill - 2d

As Santa Rally Begins Wall Street Closes on High Note

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